By Julie Vrazel Milk comes from a cow, a loaf of bread starts in the field and farmers work every day. Agritourism–the intersection between agriculture and tourism–is a growing trend fueled by you, the consumer, having an interest in learning more about the food you eat. There are agritourism locations across the state–farms and ranches [...]
By Julie Vrazel If you're like me, you buy your beef based on taste, price and nutrition. But where did that meat come from? Growing up on a cow-calf operation and showing cattle across the Lone Star State, I actively participated in all aspects of beef production. From pasture to plate, I was involved in [...]
By Jessica Domel Did you know the average American consumes approximately 24 pounds of rice each year? Twenty-four pounds! That's a lot of chicken and rice casserole, Spanish rice and the classic–plain white rice. So why do Americans eat so much rice? Maybe it's because it's relatively cheap. It could also be that it's low [...]
By Julie Vrazel While some girls grew up playing with Barbie dolls and dressing up, I was busy riding John Deere tractors and playing in the dirt. I am Julie Vrazel, the new assistant editor for the Texas Farm Bureau and a name you will likely see from time to time. Being one of four [...]
By Amanda Hill I often say this, but never enough—I work for and with the most dedicated, hard-working farmers and ranchers across the Lone Star State. As a staff member of the Texas Farm Bureau, I have the opportunity to meet the men and women who grow the food that I eat and serve my [...]
